Radiologic Technology Student Handbook

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1 WEST CAMPUS Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2015/2016 Pima Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to excellence through diversity. i

2 INTRODUCTION Pima Community College (PCC) is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, North Central Association of Colleges and is approved by the Arizona State Board of Directors for Community Colleges. The program is accredited by: The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois The Radiologic Technology Program embraces the mission and vision statements of Pima Community College. The Radiologic Technology Program is an integral part of the college and the general policies formulated for all students who apply to the Radiologic Student Rights and Responsibilities Program. Policies for all Pima College students are found in the PCC Student Handbook, which contains the Code of Conduct. The radiologic technology student is required to follow the Arizona Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners policies and the Health Related Professions Division Standard Practice Guide for Students. There are additional policies specific to the Radiologic Technology Program. The purpose of this handbook is to communicate the specific policies of the Pima Community College Radiologic Technology Program. The Pima Community College Radiologic Technology Program reserves the right to make changes as Program needs require, and to change without notice any information, requirements and regulations published in this handbook. Admission to Pima Community College does not automatically guarantee admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Student Advising Center Advising In order to register for any radiography course, a student must be admitted into the program. Graduation from the college is not the sole criteria for obtaining qualification to practice Radiologic Technology in the state of Arizona. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Arizona Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE). Radiologic Technology students should expect to spend approximately 40 hours per week in class and clinical activities. Clinical assignment requires considerable preparation. Thus, any additional activities or employment should be kept at a minimum. ADA Statement Pima Community College is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. To request a reasonable accommodation, students must be registered with the campus Disabled Student Resources (DSR) office. Accommodations will be made based on eligibility determined by Disabled Student Resources. Services can be requested at any time during the semester. Requesting services well in advance will help to ensure that resources are available when needed. Please contact a DSR office at (West Campus), (Desert Vista) or ii

6 I. PROGRAM GOALS, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT PLAN, and CURRICULUM The program curriculum is reviewed every two years by the faculty with input from the Advisory Clinical Instructors Committee members and aligned with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) content specifications. The Program director submits course revisions to the west campus curriculum specialist, for approval by the College Curriculum Council. The Program director reviews all course syllabus content prior to student distribution on My Pima. The Advisory Clinical Instructors Committee members participate in the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and assessment plan during the annual fall meeting and documented in the meeting minutes. Additionally the Program mission, goals and (SLO) are discussed with staff and managers during the regularly scheduled faculty Clinical Education Center (CEC) assignments. The assessment plan is reviewed and discussed at the regularly scheduled faculty meetings. Students are advised of the SLO results and recommendations on a regular basis by the assigned faculty and during the Advisory Clinical Instructors Committee meetings. Program Effectiveness data is located on the RAD program web Site A. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The Radiologic Technology Program upholds the mission statement of Pima Community College by providing for the preparation of highly qualified, entry level radiographers. The program will meet the radiologic health needs and expectations of the community through partnerships in clinical education with regional healthcare facilities. The program faculty intends to guide the student in achieving the following skills, knowledge and values: B. PROGRAM GOALS 1. The student will demonstrate effective communication skills with the patient and health care team. 2. The student will demonstrate clinical competency required of an entry- level radiographer. 3. The student will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills that not only involve technical imaging considerations but also those related to patient needs and clinical restrictions. 4. The student will demonstrate professional behavior and values consistent with the rules of ethics of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, and code of ethics of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. C. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Outcomes may vary depending on assessment results. 1. The student will demonstrate written communication competence. 2. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 3. The student will critique radiographic images for positioning accuracy. 4. The student will select appropriate technical factors. 1

8 D. RAD PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS Pima Community College Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards (Functional Abilities Essential for Radiologic Technology Practice) The purpose of the Radiologic Technology Program is to educate students to meet the program outcomes and to ensure that no graduate will pose a danger to the patient. Radiologic Technology students will receive both classroom and clinical instruction in entry level radiography and will be required to demonstrate competency in multiple examinations and procedures. In order to provide safe and effective patient care in the Radiologic Technology Program, the student must be able to demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, physical, cognitive, and behavioral abilities required for satisfactory completion of all aspects of the program curriculum and clinical agency requirements. Any applicant who has met the necessary academic prerequisites and can, with or without reasonable accommodation, meet and/or perform the Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards will be accepted for admission. Students admitted to the Radiologic Technology Program gain experience in many settings that can be physically demanding, e.g., hospitals, outpatient and urgent care centers, and college labs. During each clinical experience, the Radiologic Technology student is assigned to a clinical education center that will require direct patient care. Students will be expected to adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 which safeguards patient confidentiality. Transportation to and from health care facilities is the responsibility of the student. Please carefully read the Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards Functional Ability Standard Examples of Required Activities Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Physical Endurance Gross motor skills sufficient to provide the full range of safe and effective patient care examinations Fine motor skills sufficient to perform manual psychomotor skills Physical stamina sufficient to remain continuously on task for up to a 12- hour clinical shift while standing, sitting, moving, lifting, and bending to perform patient care examinations Move within confined spaces such as examination room or operating suite Assist with turning and lifting patients Administer CPR Pick up and grasp small objects with fingers such as x-ray identification markers. Walk/stand for extended periods of time; turn, position, and transfer patients. Wear lead aprons, and thyroid collars for extended periods of time Manually resuscitate patients in emergency situations 3

10 and maintain professional decorum in an emergency/stressful situation Communication Cognitive/ Quantitative Abilities Conceptual/Spatial Abilities Clinical Reasoning Flexibility Honesty and integrity beyond reproach Oral communication skills sufficient to communicate in English with accuracy, clarity and efficiency with patients, their families and other members of the health care team, including nonverbal communication, such as interpretation of facial expressions, affect and body language Reading comprehension skills and mathematical ability sufficient to understand written documents in English and solve problems involving measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis and synthesis Conceptual/spatial ability sufficient to comprehend threedimensional and spatial relationships Ability to reason across time about a patient s changing condition and/or changes in the clinician s understanding Adapt to Radiologic Technology Department course scheduling policy Demonstrate prompt and safe completion of all patient care responsibilities Adapt rapidly to changing environment/stress Exhibit ethical behaviors and exercise good judgment Give verbal directions to or follows verbal directions from other members of the healthcare team and participate in health care team discussions of patient care Elicit and record information about health history, current health state and responses to treatment from patients or family members Convey information to patients and others as necessary to teach, direct individuals in an accurate, effective and timely manner Recognize and report critical patient information to other caregivers Calculate appropriate technical factors given specific patient parameters. Analyzes and synthesize data and develop an alternative means to obtain the necessary radiographic images. Collect data, prioritize needs and anticipate reactions. Transfer knowledge from one situation to another Accurately process information on medication container, physicians orders, monitors, equipment calibrations, printed documents, medication records, medical records and policy and procedure manuals Comprehend spatial relationships in order to properly perform radiographic exams, assist with intravenous lines, catheters etc. Evaluate patient or instrument responses, synthesize data, draw sound conclusions Available to work the hours of an assigned schedule. After admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, the student is responsible for notifying the Program Director and the Clinical Education Center Instructor of conditions that impact the student s 5

11 ability to meet the Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards. Any change in the student s ability to meet and/or perform the Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards would require the student to provide appropriate documentation (as identified by the Radiologic Technology Program) that they once again meet Technical Standards. If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the Radiologic Technology Program, participation is dependent on the identification of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonableness is determined by the Disabled Student Services (DSR) Office and the Radiologic Technology Program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the Radiologic Technology Program Technical Standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program or it may delay your ability to start the program. Pima Community College provides reasonable accommodations to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disability Act, as amended (ADA). Appropriate documentation will be required to determine eligibility to receive accommodations. It is the student s responsibility to contact the DSR Office and request accommodations in a timely manner. E. PROGRAM ENROLLMENT, COST AND CORE COURSE INFORMATION Pima Community College Radiologic Technology Program determines its enrollment data based on the number of students registered the day after the drop/refund date of the first summer RAD 170 course. Differential tuition link Costs differential and fees Fingerprint Clearance... $65.00 Annual Drug Screen... $40.00 RAD Program Name Badge... $20.00 Uniforms- three uniform sets for RAD173 and additional 3 sets for RAD $ Books RAD 170 approximate cost $430, fall semester $244, RAD 177- $ $ Application to ARRT Registry Exam... $ Clinical Course Fees (ICN Badge Fee)... $ Semester Processing Fee $10.00 per semester X 5... $50.00 PCC ID Card... $10.00 Degree Application... $15.00 Certified Background fee $37.00 Approximate 60 Credits per cr as of fall 2013x 60 credits = $5, *Total Approximate Cost $ *Above cost does not include CPR, certified Background fee, immunizations, physical, flu shot, and health insurance. 6

13 a. The student is responsible for all recorded documentation, verifying all program requirements are met and maintaining and updating current phone and address via My Pima Profile. b. The student assumes the ultimate responsibility for meeting graduation requirements. II. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS A. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OFFICES AND PHONE NUMBERS Health Related Programs Support Specialist Secretary: Program Director: B. VOICE MAIL In order to decrease the number of calls into the Allied Health office and to expedite communication, students are encouraged to directly dial the faculty and staff s voice mail. All radiologic technology faculty have voice mail. The following is a list of the faculty and staff with their voice mail numbers. Instructor Cate O Brien Renee Tossell Voice Mail RAD class schedule can be viewed at: https://bannerweb.pima.edu/pls/pima/az_tw_zipsched.p_search_results III. RULES & CODE OF ETHICS FOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE The Program faculty assumes the responsibility for making available to applicants of the Radiologic Technology Program the following information regarding legal limitations for licensure: The ARRT and MRTBE may deny licensure if the applicant commits an act of unprofessional conduct. Two forms of documentation to verify proof of citizenship must be provided upon application to the MRTBE. A. ARRT RULES OF ETHICS https://www.arrt.org/search.aspx?as_q=code%20of%20ethics%20statement The Rules of Ethics form the second part of the Standards of Ethics. They are mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for all present Registered Technologists, Registered Radiologist Assistants, and Candidates. Certification is a method of assuring the medical community and the public that an individual is qualified to practice within the profession. Because the public relies on certificates and registrations issued by ARRT, it is essential that Registered Technologists and Candidates act consistently with these Rules of Ethics. These Rules of Ethics are intended to promote the protection, safety, and comfort of patients. The Rules of Ethics are enforceable. Registered Technologists, Registered Radiologist Assistants, and Candidates engaging in any of the following conduct or activities, or who permit the occurrence of the following conduct or activities with respect to them, have violated the Rules of Ethics and are subject to sanctions as described hereunder: 8

14 1. Employing fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure, maintain, renew, or obtain: reinstatement of certification or registration as issued by ARRT; employment in radiologic technology; or a state permit, license, or registration certificate to practice radiologic technology. This includes altering in any respect any document issued by the ARRT or any state or federal agency, or by indicating in writing certification or registration with the ARRT when that is not the case. 2. Subverting or attempting to subvert ARRT s examination process. Conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert ARRT s examination process includes, but is not limited to: a. Conduct that violates the security of ARRT examination materials, such as removing or attempting to remove examination materials from an examination room, or having unauthorized possession of any portion of or information concerning a future, current, or previously administered examination of ARRT; or disclosing information concerning any portion of a future, current, or previously administered examination of ARRT; or disclosing what purports to be, or under all circumstances is likely to be understood by the recipient as, any portion of or inside information concerning any portion of a future, current, or previously administered examination of ARRT. b. Conduct that in any way compromises ordinary standards of test administration, such as communicating with another Candidate during administration of the examination, copying another Candidate s answers, permitting another Candidate to copy one s answers, or possessing unauthorized materials; OR Impersonating a Candidate or permitting an impersonator to take the examination on one s own behalf. 3. Convictions, criminal proceedings, or military court-martials as described below: a. Conviction of a crime, including a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor, with the sole exception of speeding and parking violations. All alcohol and/or drug related violations must be reported. Offenses that occurred while a juvenile and that are processed through the juvenile court system are not required to be reported to ARRT. b. Criminal proceeding where a finding or verdict of guilt is made or returned but the adjudication of guilt is withheld, deferred, or not entered or the sentence is suspended or stayed; or a criminal proceeding where the individual enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest); [Interim] or where the individual enters into a pre-trial diversion activity. c. Military court-martials that involve substance abuse, any sex-related infractions, or patient-related infractions. 4. Failure to report to the ARRT that: a. Charges regarding the person s permit, license, or registration certificate to practice radiologic technology or any other medical or allied health profession are pending or have been resolved adversely to the individual in any state, territory, or country (including, but not limited to, imposed conditions, probation, suspension, or revocation); OR That the individual has been refused a permit, license, or registration certificate to practice radiologic technology or any other medical or allied health profession by another state, territory, or country. 5. Failure or inability to perform radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety. 6. Engaging in unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to: a. A departure from or failure to conform to applicable federal, state, or local governmental rules regarding radiologic technology practice; or, if no such rule exists, to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing radiologic technology practice; 8

15 b. Any radiologic technology practice that may create unnecessary danger to a patient s life, health, or safety; OR Any practice that is contrary to the ethical conduct appropriate to the profession that results in the termination from employment. Actual injury to a patient or the public need not be established under this clause. 7. Delegating or accepting the delegation of a radiologic technology function or any other prescribed healthcare function when the delegation or acceptance could reasonably be expected to create an unnecessary danger to a patient s life, health, or safety. Actual injury to a patient need not be established under this clause. 8. Actual or potential inability to practice radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness; use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other material; or as a result of any mental or physical condition. 9. Adjudication as mentally incompetent, mentally ill, a chemically dependent person, or a person dangerous to the public, by a court of competent jurisdiction. 10. Engaging in any unethical conduct, including, but not limited to, conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; or demonstrating a willful or careless disregard for the health, welfare, or safety of a patient. Actual injury need not be established under this clause. 11. Engaging in conduct with a patient that is sexual or may reasonably be interpreted by the patient as sexual, or in any verbal behavior that is seductive or sexually demeaning to a patient; or engaging in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient. This also applies to any unwanted sexual behavior, verbal or otherwise, that results in the termination of employment. This rule does not apply to preexisting consensual relationships. 12. Revealing a privileged communication from or relating to a former or current patient, except when otherwise required or permitted by law. 13. Knowingly engaging or assisting any person to engage in, or otherwise participating in, abusive or fraudulent billing practices, including violations of federal Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical assistance laws. 14. Improper management of patient records, including failure to maintain adequate patient records or to furnish a patient record or report required by law; or making, causing, or permitting anyone to make false, deceptive, or misleading entry in any patient record. 15. Knowingly aiding, assisting, advising, or allowing a person without a current and appropriate state permit, license, or registration certificate or a current certificate of registration with ARRT to engage in the practice of radiologic technology, in a jurisdiction which requires a person to have such a current and appropriate state permit, license, or registration certificate or a current and appropriate registration of certification with ARRT in order to practice radiologic technology in such jurisdiction. 16. Violating a rule adopted by any state board with competent jurisdiction, an order of such board, or state or federal law relating to the practice of radiologic technology, or any other medical or allied health professions, or a state or federal narcotics or controlled- substance law. 17. Knowingly providing false or misleading information that is directly related to the care of a former or current patient. 18. Practicing outside the scope of practice authorized by the individual s current state permit, license, or registration certificate, or the individual s current certificate of registration with ARRT. 9

16 19. Making a false statement or knowingly providing false information to ARRT or failing to cooperate with any investigation by ARRT or the Ethics Committee. 20. Engaging in false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading communications to any person regarding the individual s education, training, credentials, experience, or qualifications, or the status of the individual s state permit, license, or registration certificate in radiologic technology or certificate of registration with ARRT. 21. Knowing of a violation or a probable violation of any Rule of Ethics by any Registered Technologist, Registered Radiologist Assistant, or Candidate and failing to promptly report in writing the same to the ARRT. 22. Failing to immediately report to his or her supervisor information concerning an error made in connection with imaging, treating, or caring for a patient. For purposes of this rule, errors include any departure from the standard of care that reasonably may be considered to be potentially harmful, unethical, or improper (commission). Errors also include behavior that is negligent or should have occurred in connection with a patient s care, but did not (omission). The duty to report under this rule exists whether or not the patient suffered any injury. 23. Subverting, attempting to subvert, or aiding others to subvert or attempt to subvert ARRT s Continuing Education (CE) Requirements for Renewal of Registration. Conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert ARRT s Continuing Education Requirements includes, but is not limited to: a. providing false, inaccurate, altered, or deceptive information related to CE activities to ARRT or an ARRT recognized CE record keeper. b. assisting others to provide false, inaccurate, altered, or deceptive information related to CE activities to ARRT or an ARRT recognized CE record keeper. c. conduct that results or could result in a false or deceptive report of CE completion; or (iv) conduct that in any way compromises the integrity of the CE Requirements such as sharing answers to the post-tests of CE self-learning activities, providing or using false certificates of participation, or verifying CE credits that were not earned. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1255 Northland Drive St. Paul, MN (651) , ext B. ASRT CODE OF ETHICS Preamble Ethical professional conduct is expected of every member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and every individual registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. As a guide, the ASRT and the ARRT have issued a code of ethics for their members and registrants. By following the principles embodied in this code, radiologic technologists will protect the integrity of the profession and enhance the delivery of patient care. Adherence to the code of ethics is only one component of each radiologic technologist's obligation to advance the values and standards of their profession. Technologists also should take advantage of activities that provide opportunities for personal growth while enhancing their competence as caregivers. These activities may include participating in research projects, volunteering in the community, 10

17 sharing knowledge with colleagues through professional meetings and conferences, serving as an advocate for the profession on legislative issues and participating in other professional development activities. By exhibiting high standards of ethics and pursuing professional development opportunities, radiologic technologists will demonstrate their commitment to quality patient care. C. CODE OF ETHICS 1. The radiologic technologist conducts himself or herself in a professional manner, responds to patient needs and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care. 2. The radiologic technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind. 3. The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or socio-economic status. 4. The radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which they were designed and employs procedures and techniques appropriately. 5. The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. 6. The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. 7. The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self and other members of the health care team. 8. The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care. 9. The radiologic technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice respects the patient's right to privacy and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community. 10. The radiologic technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice. 11

18 D. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS The code of ethics for each Health Related Professional identifies the fundamental moral and ethical values necessary in clinical practice. This code serves as the basis for evaluations of the personal qualities the student is expected to develop throughout the course of study. Radiologic Technology students are expected to adhere to the following standards of professional conduct as an integral aspect of professional socialization. Accountability - Answering for one s action to self, the patient, the profession and the college. Ethical - Adhering to the Radiologic technologist s Code of Ethics Legal - Operating with the standards of care related to the radiology student role. Honesty - Practicing fairness and truth in conduct and truthfulness. Dependability - Being trustworthy and reliable. Respect - Treating others and self with consideration and courtesy. Responsibility - Performing duties associated with the radiologic technologist s particular role, and scope of responsibility. Confidentiality - Respecting the privacy of patients by respecting privileged information. Punctuality - Arriving on time for all classroom and clinical assignments. Professional Appearance - Adhering to established dress code at all Pima College activities. IV. JRCERT AND PCC CEC SCHEULE / ATTENDANCE / EXAM RESTRICTIONS A. ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS Attendance at each clinical assignment is required. The clinical assignment is the responsibility of the faculty. Assignment modification will be allowed only when needed for the student s achievement of competencies. Students cannot modify their assigned times or schedules without the permission of faculty and the CEC clinical instructor. Student s regular CEC assignments are M-F, eight hours a shift between the hours of 5am and 7pm. Absences can be made up on a day or evening shifts, Monday through Sunday, as long as they stay in compliance with the JRCERT traditional assignment requirements. If there are more than 16 hours of absence, the student is required to notify the program clinical coordinator and complete the CEC make up hours form with the CEC instructor approval. Students may not change their day and/or time schedules without the permission of a CEC instructor. (See Section B: JRCERT CEC SCHEDULE POLCIY.) Students are not permitted to work more than 40 hours per week (clinical plus didactic) and no more than 10 hours per shift. The total required days/hours for each semester is stated in the clinical education course objectives. (See section B for JRCERT definition of traditional assignment) The clinical instructor or a designee is required to maintain the attendance sheet at each CEC. Clinical instructors should designate absenteeism with the initial A, on the attendance sheet under the date in place of the number of hours. The attendance sheet must be kept up-to-date and posted for review and verification by the program faculty and appropriate technical staff at the Clinical Education Center. Students must contact the clinical instructor and assigned faculty if they are going to be late or absent from the clinical or classroom assignment. Failure to contact the Clinical Instructor when late or absent will result in the student being dismissed from the program. Three unexcused absences from lecture or lab will result in the student being dismissed from the program. 12

19 Any absence that reduces the total required days must be made up with the approval of the clinical instructor. Absences 16 hrs or more requires the student to notify the assigned faculty and met to discuss a plan of action. Students must keep track of all nontraditional hours using the semester attendance sheet and the calculation form below. Each semester the faculty performing the written evaluation will verify student records. Orientation to class, college labs and clinical assignment are critical to your ability to perform. Orientation to the CEC will vary depending on the CEC policy. Prior orientation information and documents will be provided to students prior to the students start date. Absence from any of these orientations may necessitate an instructor-initiated withdrawal from the course. Punctual attendance at all RAD classes lecture, college assignments, clinical assignment and community observational experiences is required. A request for leave of absence during clinical semesters must be submitted in writing to the program director for consideration. B. JRCERT CEC SCHEDULE POLICY JRCERT policy states that students may not exceed the 40 hours total per week that includes didactic and clinical hours. JRCERT defines a traditional assignment as any scheduled clinical hours between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM weekdays. JRCERT policy requires: 1. A maximum of 25% (450hours) of the student s total clinical clock hours may be spent in evening and weekend assignments. 2. Student to qualified staff ratio of 1:1 must be maintained at all times. 3. Students must be allowed to complete clinical competencies during these assignments. 4. Utilization of clinical assignments must be equitably applied to enrolled students. 5. Repeat radiographs must be performed under the direct supervision of a certified technologist. 6. The timing of assignments must be correlated with the didactic curriculum. 7. A student s combined didactic and clinical contact hours must not exceed 40 hours per week. It is also suggested that the combined hours not exceed 8 hours per day. Furthermore, consideration should be given to the amount of free time available to a student between the end of a particular clinical assignment and the start of the following clinical assignment or classroom experience. 8. Program total capacity cannot be increased through the use of evening and/or weekend assignments. DOCUMENTATION OF UTILIZATION OF EVENING AND/OR WEEKEND ASSIGNMENTS The following information in support of the program s utilization of evening and/or weekend assignments must be made available to the site visit team at the time of the on-site evaluation: Evening and/or Weekend Assignment Clock Hours Calculation: Total number of clinical hours required by the program 13

20 Total number of clinical hours complete during the evening and/or weekend* Calculation: Divide the evening/weekend hours by the total number of clinical hours. C. EXAM RESTRICTIONS POLICY Students cannot observe or assist in mammography and hysterosalpingography exams. D. CLINICAL NOTEBOOK The clinical notebook must be kept in a secure place at the clinical site and must be maintained by the student. The College Faculty will review the workbook for completeness and organization on a regular basis. The clinical workbook will be transferred to the second clinical site and collected at the end of program for storage. JRCERT the CEC must assure the security and confidentiality of student s records, instructional materials, and other appropriate program materials. The clinical notebook should be kept at the CEC in a secure area. This is the responsibility of the CEC instructors and students. The student is responsible for returning the notebook and ICN badge to the college within a week of withdrawing or prior to graduation. E. RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS The student must notify the instructor of a conflict between a scheduled class and an observable holiday of their religious preference. At least one week prior to the holiday, the student shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that contains both the date of the holiday and the reason why a class absence is requested. An alternate learning activity may be assigned based on the individual learning needs of the student. F. BEREAVEMENT POLICY Students will be allowed 5 days for immediate family bereavement. Immediate family includes spouse, child, father, mother, sister, brother, grandparents. Make up of all didactic instruction and tests are the student s responsibility. G. PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CHEMICAL IMPAIRMENT POLICY Pima Community College and the Radiologic Technology Program require that students provide safe, effective and supportive client care. To fulfill this purpose, it is the policy of Pima Community College that students not be chemically impaired during participation in any part of their college program including classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, 21 U.S. C. 812), prescribed medications, inhalants or synthetic designer drugs. A student is under the influence if they are affected by the use of alcohol, drugs or medication, and the use may adversely affect the student s performance in the classroom, laboratory or clinical setting. Abuse of the substances includes episodic misuse or chronic use that has produced psychological and/or physical symptomology. 14

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